PORTHCAWL Town Athletic need an influx of fresh blood to keep them in the MacWhirter Welsh League.

That became obvious after this poor result at Risca, who also look as if they will struggle to remain in the third division. The Seasiders are hoping players with Welsh League experience will come along to training at Porthcawl RFC on Tuesday nights and an open invitation is extended to new players.

The wheels started to come off Porthcawl’s bandwagon in the 20th minute when a clearance from goalkeeper Andrew Fisher struck the back of Alex Winkler. It provided a simple tap in for Risca and Porthcawl’s best effort during the first half stemmed from a Thomas Marlow diagonal ball. It ran for player manager Tom Warren who saw his effort hit a post.

On the hour, the Seasiders conceded a needless penalty that was converted but they then narrowed the deficit to 2-1. Winkler burst through from halfway and a first-time shot simply flew into the net. But two goals in the last five minutes rounded off a miserable day for Porthcawl in Monmouthshire.

This Saturday, Porthcawl welcome Cwmamman United to Lock’s Lane.

Last month, Porthcawl gained a 3-1 win over the Carmarthenshire side in the Welsh League’s Nathaniel Car Sales Cup.